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M2.0 Depth: 11.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 3 km N of Silver Springs, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 12:24:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 3 km N of Silver Springs, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 12:24:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.04710, -145.33380
Temperature
-3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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